Agitated seas from the last five days gradually diminished as swell periods and winds declined. However, occasional long-period swells and the return of spring tides this weekend will still require caution from beachgoers and marine interests alike.
Latest Alert
Hazardous Seas Alert Discontinued For T&T
Trinidad and Tobago is NOT under any tropical storm or hurricane threat, watch, or warning at this time.
Seas Forecast For Trinidad and Tobago
Wednesday into Thursday: Seas are forecast to be slight to moderate in open waters, with waves generally between 1 and 1.5 meters. In sheltered areas, waves are forecast to be below 1.0 meter. Swell periods are forecast to range between 8 and 13 seconds. Winds are forecast to range between 10 to 15 knots from the east-northeast to east-southeast, gusting up to 20 knots.
Friday through Sunday: Seas are forecast to be moderate in open waters with waves between 1.5 and 2.0 meters, occasionally reaching above 2.0 meters, mainly offshore northeastern Trinidad and east of Tobago on Saturday. In sheltered areas, waves are forecast to be below 1.5 meters. Swell periods are forecast to range between 8 and 13 seconds. Winds are forecast to range between 15 to 20 knots from the northeast, gusting to 25 knots. Spring tides are set to begin on Friday.
Monday into Tuesday: Seas are forecast to be moderate in open waters, with waves generally between 1.5 and 2.0 meters. In sheltered areas, waves are forecast to be near 1.0 meter. On Monday, swell periods are forecast to range between 8 and 13 seconds, occasionally higher on Tuesday. Winds are forecast to range between 10 to 15 knots from the northeast to southeast, gusting up to 20 knots.
Possible Impacts
Saharan Dust concentrations are forecast to be present during the forecast period but are not expected to affect visibility significantly.
Occasional long-period swells from the north require additional caution from beachgoers and marine interests, particularly during high tide periods due to increased risks of rip currents and larger near-shore waves.
Long-period swells produce high-energy waves near coastlines, resulting in larger, battering waves that can cause minor coastal flooding, beach erosion, and potentially hazardous beach and marine conditions.
